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Role highlights

• Lead animal welfare and biorisk specialists at CSIRO's ACDP
• Champion animal welfare and ethical research
• Drive compliance and improvement in high-containment research

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness ( ACDP ) in Geelong is a nationally significant high-containment facility protecting Australia from serious and emerging animal and zoonotic disease threats. Our teams work across research, surveillance, diagnostics and emergency response, helping safeguard Australia's animal industries, environment and communities.

This is a pivotal time to join ACDP. A major Part-Life Refit is modernising laboratories, infrastructure and animal research capability to support the Centre's critical work for decades to come at the Geelong site. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to science with genuine national impact in helping Australia anticipate, detect and respond to serious biosecurity threats such as lumpy skin disease, African swine fever and avian influenza. Whether your role supports research, diagnostics, surveillance, animal care, laboratory operations or critical infrastructure, your work can strengthen Australia's preparedness, protect animal health and industries, and help reduce risks to the environment and community. You'll also build distinctive experience in a complex, highly regulated environment unlike conventional veterinary, animal-care or laboratory practice.

The opportunity

As the Animal Welfare and Regulatory Compliance Team Leader, you'll lead a team of animal welfare and biorisk specialists supporting ethical, compliant animal and scientific operations at ACDP. You'll oversee compliance with the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes (2013), DAFF biosecurity controls, OGTR guidelines, the SSBA Regulatory Scheme and internal policies.

Working with researchers, regulators and internal ethics, biorisk, quality and infrastructure teams, you'll provide animal welfare oversight and expert advice on research design, experimental proposals and animal ethics applications. You'll coordinate regulatory audits and documentation requests, strengthen collaboration and contribute to ACDP's certified ISO 9001 management system.

Your high-level duties will include:

• Lead animal welfare and biorisk management officers to deliver expert advice and support best-practice animal care and compliant research.
• Oversee compliance and microbiological security requirements for research involving biosecurity goods, genetically modified organisms and security-sensitive biological agents.
• Coordinate transparent external and internal audits across ACDP, ensuring non-compliance is reported appropriately and corrective actions are implemented.
• Support adverse-event investigations, advise on animal welfare interventions and report outcomes and recommended actions to relevant committees and authorities.
• Collaborate with research, facility and quality teams to develop consistent procedures, policies and compliance frameworks across ACDP.
• Partner with the Animal Research Ethics Team to align practices with CSIRO's Animal Welfare Procedure and the Australian Code for the Care and Use of Animals for Scientific Purposes.
• Provide expert regulatory guidance and contribute to training in technical procedures, animal welfare and animal ethics across CSIRO.
• Contribute to biorisk management leadership, advise on emerging compliance and welfare matters, and foster inclusion, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

Location: Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP), Geelong, VIC

Salary: AU$135k - AU$158k per annum + 15.4% superannuation

Reference: 104343

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

• Tertiary qualification in veterinary science, animal science, bioscience, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience working in a heavily regulated laboratory or scientific environment.
• Demonstrated experience within a scientific or health institution, with a requirement for experience in system development, implementation, and compliance framework management.
• Demonstrated understanding of quality, compliance, regulatory and environmental processes.
• Proven ability to effectively handle sensitive and confidential information, interpret policies, procedures, and guidelines to provide clear and consistent advice and support on compliance animal welfare issues and the ethical conduct of research.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment, collaborate widely both internally and externally, and establish effective interpersonal relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Demonstrated experience working with animals in a laboratory environment or under animal ethics systems that consider welfare.
• Demonstrated understanding of the compliance requirements for work with biosecurity, GM or SSBA materials and animal research ethics principles and state and national requirements.
• Further qualifications or formal training in animal welfare, laboratory animal medicine or compliance management.
• Experience working under a quality management system with demonstrated accomplishments in the delivery of continual improvement and systemic improvements.

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don't let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

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Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens, and Australian Permanent Residents. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

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Role highlights

• Support quality systems at Australia's leading high-containment facility
• Provide practical quality advice, training and systems support across ACDP
• Drive continuous improvement across quality processes and systems

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

Join CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP) in Geelong and play an important role in supporting the quality systems that underpin world class scientific research and operations.

As the QA Advisor, you'll join the ACDP Quality Assurance team and provide practical advice and hands on support for the Centre's Integrated Management System (IMS). A key focus will be administering and continually improving ACDP's electronic Integrated Management System, Ideagen Quality Management, along with supporting systems including PipetteX and Vaisala ViewLinc.

Working closely with scientific and operational teams across ACDP, you'll help staff understand and effectively use quality systems, provide training and guidance, maintain controlled documentation and support quality processes. You'll also contribute to ACDP's ongoing accreditation and certification against ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17043, as well as support studies conducted in accordance with OECD Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys combining quality expertise with systems administration, problem solving and stakeholder engagement. You'll have the chance to influence how quality systems are used across a complex scientific environment while contributing to continuous improvement, compliance and a strong quality culture.

Please note that, due to the nature of the role, you will be required to meet ACDP's microbiological security and any other additional security assessment requirements, as well as be appropriately vaccinated.

Your high-level duties will include:

• Administering and supporting ACDP's electronic Integrated Management System and associated quality systems, including PipetteX and Vaisala ViewLinc.
• Acting as a key point of contact for quality system users, providing practical advice, system support and training to staff across ACDP.
• Supporting the implementation, maintenance and continuous improvement of ACDP's quality management systems and procedures.
• Managing and maintaining controlled documents and supporting consistent quality processes across the site.
• Providing considered quality and technical advice to scientific and operational teams.
• Building productive relationships with internal stakeholders, regulators, accreditation and certification bodies, customers and other external stakeholders.
• Supporting improvement initiatives that enhance standardisation, simplify processes, strengthen compliance and improve operational efficiency.
• Assisting with external audits and assessments conducted by accreditation and certification bodies, regulators, sponsors and customers.
• Supporting the development and monitoring of quality objectives, targets, KPIs and other measures of IMS effectiveness.

Location and office arrangements:Geelong, VIC - Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP)

Salary: AU$100k - AU$113k per annum (pro rata for part time), plus 15.4% superannuation

Reference: 104303

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

• Relevant experience in quality management, quality system administration or a similar role.
• A sound understanding of quality management principles and international standards such as ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17043, and how they are applied in practice.
• Experience working within a quality management framework, including developing procedures and work instructions that support consistent processes and the effective use of electronic quality systems.
• Demonstrated experience administering quality systems, with the ability to configure, maintain and optimise existing and new quality frameworks and systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, together with the ability to quickly learn and confidently use new systems.
• A demonstrated commitment to quality and continuous improvement, with the ability to positively influence and promote a strong quality culture.
• A relevant degree or equivalent experience in biological sciences or quality management.
• An understanding of internal and external audit processes.

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don't let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

Setting you up for success

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please let us know how we can support you.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens only.

Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character clearance requirements.

Child safety

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy .

25th November 2026, 11:59pm AEST

We strongly encourage you to apply early as we will be reviewing applications as they come through. CSIRO reserves the right to withdraw this ad prior to the closing date.

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) invites applications for a Research Technician in Canberra to support plant tissue culture and gene editing research within the Plant Trait Innovation team. You will contribute to germplasm improvement and develop methods for crops.

The role involves planning experiments, maintaining cultures, and collaborating across teams while ensuring high standards of safety and data integrity. A relevant bachelor's degree is required.

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CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation .

Role highlights

• Combine biology, imaging and AI to tackle real-world biosecurity challenges
• Get hands-on with imaging systems, sensors, programming and prototype development
• Turn ideas into practical pest detection and surveillance solutions

About CSIRO

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

Join CSIRO's Pest Detection Technologies team and contribute to applied biosecurity research bringing together biology, imaging, sensing technologies and artificial intelligence. You'll work on practical approaches to detecting insect pests and invasive species, including optical and AI-enabled detection technologies and AI-assisted surveillance using drone imagery.

This is a diverse, hands on research role spanning the laboratory, field and data environments. Working with research scientists, technical specialists and collaborators across CSIRO, you'll contribute to experimental design and field trials, maintain insect colonies and prepare biological specimens, operate imaging and sensor systems, collect and curate imagery and data, and use programming and analytical tools to help evaluate emerging pest detection technologies.

You'll have the opportunity to think creatively, troubleshoot problems and contribute to the development of practical prototypes and new research approaches. We're looking for someone who can collaborate effectively across disciplines while also working independently, using initiative and sound judgement to identify issues, develop solutions and know when to draw on the expertise of others. Experience combining imaging or programming with biological, agricultural or environmental research would be particularly valuable.

Your high-level duties will include:

• Under general direction, contributing to research and/or technology through the development of original and adapted experimental methods, equipment or software.
• Undertaking a wide variety of tasks or tasks with a high degree of specialisation.
• Using initiative to seek new approaches to meet experimental or technological needs when encountering new problems where methods are not defined.
• Planning and conducting laboratory, packhouse and field activities supporting optical pest detection and invasive species surveillance, including the preparation of insect specimens and agricultural samples, operation of imaging and sensor equipment, collection of optical and drone imagery, and coordination of field trials.
• Developing and implementing experimental and data management protocols to generate reliable biological, image based and field validation datasets, including sample identification, metadata and ground truth recording, image annotation, dataset curation and quality assurance.
• Analysing data and evaluate pest detection technologies and AI enabled workflows using appropriate statistical, image analysis and geospatial tools, documenting performance, repeatability, errors and limitations under laboratory, field and commercial conditions.

Location and office arrangements: Brisbane (Dutton Park), QLD

Salary: AU$103k - AU$116k per annum (pro rata for part-time), plus 15.4% superannuation

Tenure & work schedule: Specified term of two years; full time

Reference: 104379

As the successful candidate, you will bring:

• A relevant degree in biological, agricultural, environmental, data or imaging science, or a related discipline, together with relevant research or technical experience.
• Demonstrated experience planning and conducting laboratory or field research, including experimental design, data collection, quality assurance, analysis and interpretation.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, organise and maintain high quality image based or sensor based datasets, metadata and experimental records.
• Practical problem solving skills, including the ability to identify and resolve experimental, equipment, fieldwork or data quality issues.
• Experience in data analysis and scientific computing, including the use of R and/or Python for data cleaning, statistical analysis, visualisation, image processing, or similar applications, with the ability and willingness to develop skills in additional analytical tools such as image analysis software and GIS.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to contribute to technical reports, presentations and collaborative project documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively, manage multiple activities and meet project deadlines.

While it is CSIRO policy that the successful candidate must meet all the essential criteria, there are many ways to demonstrate this. Don't let the list discourage you. If you are unsure about applying, please reach out to the contact person in the Position Description.

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We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We recognise that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. Please contact Cristina O'Brien via email at and let us know how we can support you.

Life at CSIRO and flexible work arrangements

Solving Australia's greatest challenges takes a diversity of minds and lived experiences. We know diverse teams are more effective and deliver more innovative outcomes. As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Gold Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

Applications for this position are open to Australian Citizens, New Zealand Citizens, Australian Permanent Residents or you must either hold a valid working visa for the duration of the specified term. Appointment to this role is subject to provision of a national police check and may be subject to other security/medical/character requirements.

Child safety

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy .

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) invites applications for the Research Projects Officer - AI Enabled Pest Detection and Surveillance in Brisbane. The role combines biology, imaging and AI to tackle real-world biosecurity challenges and involves hands-on work with imaging systems, sensors, programming and prototype development.

You'll contribute to practical pest-detection solutions across laboratory, field and data environments, collaborating with scientists

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) in Geelong seeks an Animal Studies Operations Leader to guide a multidisciplinary veterinary and animal welfare team within a high-containment research environment. The role blends people leadership with hands-on veterinary expertise to deliver high-quality animal care, research support and regulatory compliance.

You will work alongside researchers to shape ethical, scientifically robust animal studies while supporting

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CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation .

• Lead animal research capability across ACDP's unique PC2, PC3 and PC4 biocontainment facilities
• Build distinctive experience in a research and high-containment environment unlike conventional veterinary or animal-care practice
• Work with scientists, veterinarians and animal research professionals on nationally significant science

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge. Visit CSIRO.au for more information.

CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness ( ACDP ) in Geelong is a nationally significant high-containment facility protecting Australia from serious and emerging animal and zoonotic disease threats. Our teams work across research, surveillance, diagnostics and emergency response, helping safeguard Australia's animal industries, environment and communities.

This is a pivotal time to join ACDP. A major Part-Life Refit is modernising laboratories, infrastructure and animal research capability to support the Centre's critical work for decades to come at the Geelong site. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to science with genuine national impact-helping Australia anticipate, detect and respond to serious biosecurity threats such as lumpy skin disease, African swine fever and avian influenza. Whether your role supports research, diagnostics, surveillance, animal care, laboratory operations or critical infrastructure, your work can strengthen Australia's preparedness, protect animal health and industries, and help reduce risks to the environment and community. You'll also build distinctive experience in a complex, highly regulated environment unlike conventional veterinary, animal-care or laboratory practice.

As Head of Biological Studies, you will lead animal research capability across PC2, PC3 and PC4 biocontainment facilities, providing strategic oversight of animal studies, welfare, regulatory compliance and research delivery. Drawing on your expertise in animal research and infectious disease, you will partner with scientists, technical teams and collaborators to enable high-quality research into zoonotic and emergency animal diseases and strengthen the impact of ACDP's research.

Animal research at ACDP takes place within rigorous animal ethics, biosecurity, safety and regulatory frameworks. Depending on the role, you may support animals throughout the research lifecycle, including infectious disease research. Candidates must be comfortable working in an environment where animals may not be able to leave the facility and where humane euthanasia may form part of approved research or biosecurity requirements.

• Lead animal services teams and oversee the safe, ethical and high-quality delivery of animal studies across ACDP's animal facilities.
• Provide expert leadership in animal welfare, veterinary care, husbandry and experimental procedures supporting complex research programs.
• Shape capability and workforce development through consistent competency, training and development frameworks across animal facilities.
• Champion animal ethics, welfare, biorisk and microbiological security, embedding effective risk-based approaches into animal studies.
• Drive continuous improvement, standardisation and quality across facilities to strengthen regulatory compliance and research service delivery.
• Build collaborative partnerships across scientific, animal ethics, biorisk, HSE, quality and facility teams to enable successful animal studies.
• Apply your scientific and technical expertise to solve complex problems, develop new approaches and contribute to publications, reports and scientific communication.
• Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite, preferably full-time. Role is predominantly site-based
• Applications are open to Australian Citizens
• Appointment is subject to obtaining or holding an Australian Government Negative Vetting 1 security clearance and providing a national police check. Other security, medical or character requirements may also apply.
• Job Reference Number: 104426

We're looking for people who combine a genuine commitment to animal welfare with strong procedural discipline, sound judgement and accountability. You'll work calmly and constructively across disciplines, follow detailed procedures consistently, speak up when something isn't right and adapt to a highly regulated, sometimes time critical environment.

• A veterinary degree eligible for registration in Australia, or an equivalent combination of relevant qualifications and animal research experience.
• Proven experience leading technical animal teams and delivering high-quality services to diverse stakeholders.
• Strong capability in planning, budgeting and delivering scientific projects involving animals.
• A demonstrated commitment to animal welfare and ethical research, with knowledge of the Australian Code for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes.
• Experience leading animal research studies involving pathogens, across laboratory and/or livestock animal models.
• A collaborative, hands on approach, with the ability to work across animal handling and husbandry through to complex technical and scientific activities.

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We're happy to discuss what adjustments to our process may help you feel safe, respected and able to participate fully. Please contact and let us know how we can support you.

Options for part-time, job-share and flexible work arrangements can be discussed based on needs of role and individual circumstances. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO .

As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Platinum Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy .

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CSIRO acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, sea and waters, of the area that we live and work on across Australia. We acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture and pay our respects to their Elders past and present. View our vision towards reconciliation .

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary veterinary and animal welfare team supporting nationally significant science
• Combine senior leadership with hands-on veterinary and scientific expertise in ACDP's high-containment research environment
• Join ACDP during major investment in modern laboratories, infrastructure and animal research capability

As Australia's national science agency, CSIRO is solving the greatest challenges through innovative science and technology. Many of our iconic innovations were once considered impossible until someone, just like you, joined us and took on the challenge.

CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness ( ACDP ) in Geelong is a nationally significant high-containment facility protecting Australia from serious and emerging animal and zoonotic disease threats. Our teams work across research, surveillance, diagnostics and emergency response, helping safeguard Australia's animal industries, environment and communities.

This is a pivotal time to join ACDP. A major Part-Life Refit is modernising laboratories, infrastructure and animal research capability to support the Centre's critical work for decades to come at the Geelong site. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to science with genuine national impact-helping Australia anticipate, detect and respond to serious biosecurity threats such as lumpy skin disease, African swine fever and avian influenza. Whether your role supports research, diagnostics, surveillance, animal care, laboratory operations or critical infrastructure, your work can strengthen Australia's preparedness, protect animal health and industries, and help reduce risks to the environment and community. You'll also build distinctive experience in a complex, highly regulated environment unlike conventional veterinary, animal-care or laboratory practice.

The role:

As an Animal Studies Operations Leader, lead the veterinary and animal studies operations at CSIRO's Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness (ACDP), where your expertise will help enable nationally significant research into emerging infectious diseases, animal health and biosecurity. You'll lead a multidisciplinary team of veterinary and animal welfare professionals, combining people leadership with hands on veterinary and scientific expertise to deliver high-quality animal care, research support, workforce capability and operational excellence. Working alongside researchers and specialist teams, you'll help shape safe, ethical and scientifically robust animal research while contributing to preparedness programs that protect Australia and the region from serious disease threats.

Animal research at ACDP takes place within rigorous animal ethics, biosecurity, safety and regulatory frameworks. Depending on the role, you may support animals throughout the research lifecycle, including infectious disease research. Candidates must be comfortable working in an environment where animals may not be able to leave the facility and where humane euthanasia may form part of approved research or biosecurity requirements.

• Lead and develop a multidisciplinary veterinary and animal welfare team, fostering a collaborative, high-performing culture across ACDP's animal facilities.
• Provide strategic and technical leadership across veterinary services, animal health, welfare and animal studies operations.
• Apply your veterinary and clinical expertise to animal-based research, including health assessments, disease investigations, surgery, diagnostic procedures and emergency veterinary care.
• Partner with researchers to provide veterinary input into study design, animal ethics, husbandry, clinical monitoring and implementation of animal research projects.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement, including capability development, technical training and high standards of animal welfare, biosecurity, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate across scientific, veterinary, animal welfare and facility teams to enable safe, ethical and scientifically robust research, including supporting ACDP's after-hours and emergency response requirements.
• Tenure & work schedule: Indefinite. Role is predominantly site-based
• Applications are open to Australian Citizens only.
• Appointment is subject to obtaining or holding an Australian Government Negative Vetting 1 security clearance and providing a national police check. Other security, medical or character requirements may also apply.
• Job Reference Number: 104424

We're looking for people who combine a genuine commitment to animal welfare with strong procedural discipline, sound judgement and accountability. You'll work calmly and constructively across disciplines, follow detailed procedures consistently, speak up when something isn't right and adapt to a highly regulated, sometimes time-critical environment.

• A veterinary degree eligible for registration with the Veterinary Practitioners Registration Board of Victoria with a minimum of five years' veterinary experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in managing teams, developing staff capability and fostering a positive, high-performing workplace culture.
• Demonstrated experience applying veterinary knowledge and professional judgement to support animal health, clinical care, disease investigations, and animal management within veterinary, research, diagnostic, or related environments.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, including the ability to build productive relationships, prepare technical documentation and reports, and communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Demonstrated understanding of animal welfare, ethical animal use, and regulatory requirements relevant to the care and use of animals for scientific purposes,
• Willingness to work with zoonotic or exotic disease agents, including within high-containment environments following appropriate training.

We are committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible to everyone. We're happy to discuss what adjustments to our process may help you feel safe, respected and able to participate fully. Please contact and let us know how we can support you.

Options for part-time, job-share and flexible work arrangements can be discussed based on needs of role and individual circumstances. We can discuss flexible work arrangements with you during the recruitment process. CSIRO also offers a range of leave entitlements, benefits and career development opportunities. To find out more, visit Careers at CSIRO .

As an equal employment opportunity organisation, we are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams where people feel they belong. We recognise true diversity encompasses all ages, abilities, cultures, faiths, levels of education, genders, sexualities, diversity of thought and much more. We focus on hiring people who share our values of People First, Further Together, Making it Real and Trusted.

CSIRO holds Platinum Status for the Australian Workplace Equality Index for LGBTQIA+ inclusion, and a Science in Australia Gender Equity Bronze Award.

CSIRO is committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people involved in our activities and programs. View our Child Safe Policy .

22 November 2026, 11:00pm AEDT

Enjoy variety and lead care for women your new community as a Registered Midwife at Narrabri Maternity!

Remuneration: $41.22 - $57.88 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Incentives

Employment Type: Permanent Full and Part Time, Temporary Full and Part Time, Casual Opportunities Available

Position Classification: Registered Midwife

Location: Narrabri District Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ704163

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

At Narrabri Hospital, we are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Registered Midwives to join our Maternity unit. In this dynamic position, you’ll play a key role in providing outstanding care to women and babies in your local community. On any given day, you will enjoy variation in your role, working across antenatal clinics, birth suite and postnatal wards. Given the nature of the position, you will get to work closely and gain strong connection with your patients as you work with them throughout their pregnancy journey – something both the women and the midwives enjoy.

You won’t be working alone. You’ll be supported by the Clinical Midwifery Educator based on site, the Midwifery Unit Manager and the dedicated gynaecologist obstetricians available onsite. Teamwork is central to this role, as you work with a multidisciplinary team to develop and deliver individualised care plans that address the unique needs of every patient. If you’re ready to join a dedicated team where your skill and empathy come together to create meaningful, life-changing impacts for your community, then look no further than Narrabri Maternity!

Where you’ll be working:

Nestled in the heart of the stunning Northwest Slopes, Narrabri Hospital offers the perfect blend of modern healthcare services and a welcoming, community-focused environment. Living in Narrabri means access to the stunning wilderness of Mount Kaputar and the picturesque Namoi Valley, perfect for outdoor adventures like canoeing, camping, and exploring volcanic formations. Enjoy the Artesian Bore baths, visit the CSIRO Australia Telescope, or explore the monthly markets for fresh produce. Social connections are vital, and Narrabri offers numerous sports and clubs for all ages, including water polo, bushwalking, pony club, equestrian activities, rugby, netball, and touch football. Narrabri is a community where you can thrive, enjoying a vibrant and active lifestyle.

Essential criteria:

⭐ Current registration as a Registered Midwife with Authority to Practice with AHPRA.

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Making a move can feel overwhelming, but support is available.

The Welcome Experience is a free service designed to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities. From connecting you with local schools, childcare providers, sporting clubs, housing information, and community networks, the program helps make your transition smoother so you can feel at home sooner and start enjoying everything your new community has to offer.

Learn More: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

✅ You may qualify for a $20,000 sign-on bonus if you have moved (evidence required) from MM1-2 (metro) location, interstate or internationally to work in our district. If you do not meet this criteria, attraction incentives of up to $10,000 may apply*. Retention incentives of up to$10,000after 12 months of service may also apply. For eligibility criteria and more information: Midwifery sign-on bonus.

✅ Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)

✅ Ongoing training and opportunities for professional development

✅ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families

✅ ADO's each month (for full-time employees)

✅ 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)

✅ 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)

✅ Salary packaging - Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing.

✅ Fitness Passport

✅ Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero

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* The Midwifery Sign-on Bonus program has been confirmed to continue until 30 June 2029. Applicants will have their eligibility assessed by the RHWIS Team to ensure they meet the applicable criteria. The RHWIS Team will then confirm whether the applicant qualifies for incentives, either through the sign-on bonus or the fortnightly allowance.

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact[email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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Employment Type: Permanent / Fee for Service RDA

Position Classification: Staff Specialist / Visiting Medical Officer

Remuneration:$197,583 - $266,942 pa (not including Superannution and allowances / As per FFS RDA Visiting Medical Officer Determination

Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week / As per Roster

Location: Lachlan NSW

Applications Close: 15 November 2026 - 11.59pm

Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions. If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions about this position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in this advertisement.

Staff Specialist / VMO – Rural Generalist – Emergency Medicine and/or Inpatient Unit – Lachlan (Parkes and Forbes)

We are seeking a Staff Specialist / Visting Medical Officer - Rural Generalist – Emergency & Inpatient Unit for Lachlan Health Service. This is an exciting opportunity.

The Rural Generalist position will provide high quality emergency medicine care, inpatient care and outpatient services. Where applicable, you will be able to provide procedural services within the scope of your qualifications and scope of clinical practice.

Successful candidates may be able to seek an Academic/Teaching/Research role with one of our three partner Universities in the District being University of Sydney for Dubbo Health Service, Charles Sturt University for Orange Health Service and Western Sydney University for Bathurst Health Service. To enquire about available opportunities, please reach out to the relevant Head of Clinical School.

Based in Central NSW, Lachlan Health Service provides a range of complementary health services across two campuses, Forbes Hospital and Parkes Hospital.

Both Parkes and Forbes Hospitals are major district health service and procedural hospitals. Parkes Hospital was built in 2015 and Forbes Hospital’s refurbishment was completed in 2016 so you know you will be working in bright modern facilities with state of the art equipment.

Services offered across the Lachlan Health Service include emergency, acute and sub-acute medical, rehabilitation and palliative care services, maternity, operating theatre, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, day treatment and medical imaging. Community and primary health services including outreach services to surrounding smaller towns are co-located on both campuses.

With such a broad population and diverse range of services you will have many more opportunities to experience a wide variety of presentations, building your skills base and fast tracking your career.

What we can offer you

· Country living with a meaningful career path

· Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)

· Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport

· Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO

· Professional growth and accelerated career progression

Where you'll be working

You will be based at Lachlan Health Service – Parkes and Forbes, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District. For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers.

Situated less than half an hour from each other, the towns of Parkes and Forbes are vibrant energetic communities offering affordable housing and a great lifestyle, quality education, a strong sporting culture and first class community facilities. The towns are supported by transport, mining, health care, tourism, agriculture and public administration industries and are growing.

Parkes is best known for its annual Elvis Festival and the CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope (‘the Dish’), and Forbes township is a mix of heritage buildings and contemporary public art and is famous for the fabulous foodie event ‘Grazing down the Lachlan’ following a travelling stock route on the banks of the Lachlan River.

Both towns are situated approximately five hours from Sydney, just over an hour from Orange and under two hours’ drive from Dubbo. Parkes offers three return flights a week to Sydney.

Moving to our Region.

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections.

To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria

1. Unconditional Specialist Registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

2. Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and/or Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine or other relevant College.

3. Demonstrated experience to undertake basic and advanced medical procedures including Advanced Life Support and able to exercise professional independence.

4. Demonstrated high level skills and involvement in clinical care, supervision, mentoring and teaching.

5. Demonstrated skills and commitment to improvements in clinical care, patient safety and risk management processes, including the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams to achieve change.

6. Demonstrated high level interpersonal communication and team skills, to effectively work with health care and community organisations plus demonstrated capacity to use electronic and IT systems.

7. Evidence of participation in continuing professional development.

8. Demonstrated commitment to the broader service objectives of the public health system, including the effective utilisation of resources and participation in activities beyond direct patient care.

How do I apply for this role?

Please apply for this position via our eCredential website. NSW Health does not require or accept the ‘fit2work’ badge offered as an option in eCredential.

Note: Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will not be considered for this position.

Note: As per NSW Ministry of Health Information Bulletin IB2026_010, to be engaged as a Visiting Medical Officer within NSW Health, you are required to hold a valid Australian Business Number (ABN) as either an Individual Sole Trader or a Practice Company (no Trust Accounts) and be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST).

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· Click here for the Position Description and Statement of Duties.

· For role related queries or questions contact Katrina Mulligan via email [email protected] or 02 6861 2607 or 0447 021 070 or Dr Martin Hua via email [email protected] or 0410 628 857.

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If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2026_004. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.

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The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information please contact the AES recruitment team on (02) 6882 8100 or email [email protected]. Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.

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Employment Type: Various, Permanent/Temporary - Full Time/Part Time (Job share may be considered)
Position Classification: Registered Nurse
Remuneration: $81,748.17 – $114,771.98 pa (+ superannuation + salary packaging options are available) + NSW Health Incentives – (conditions apply, may be pro-rata'd to your contracted or ordinary working hours – to find out more, visit Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme and Western NSW LHD Incentives)’
Location: Parkes NSW – Find out more
Hours per Week: 38
Applications close: 2 November 2026 – 11:59pm

Registered Nurse – (Emergency Department) - 5-10k Incentives Offered
Parkes Health Service

***Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly – please apply now***

About the role
Broaden your clinical range. Deepen your acute-care confidence. Build a platform for senior practice.

If hands-on acute care is your style, Parkes ED gives you the environment to become a highly capable rural emergency nurse — varied presentations, genuine acuity, a spacious modern resuscitation area, onsite medical support around the clock, and development pathways that can turn experience into career

This is an Emergency Department for nurses who want to keep sharpening their clinical judgement. You will see a broad mix of presentations and work in a regional hospital where clinical versatility counts. Rural emergency nursing asks you to think broadly, respond calmly and understand the wider clinical picture. At Parkes, you have the infrastructure and professional backing to build that capability with confidence.

Parkes Hospital opened in 2015, creating a modern regional health service with contemporary clinical spaces and equipment. The ED includes five treatment beds plus a spacious resuscitation bay, within a hospital with a 27-bed inpatient facility. The department is bright, open and visually impressive for a regional hospital of its size. When a patient deteriorates and the team needs to move quickly, the resus area gives clinicians room to assess, escalate, communicate and deliver care efficiently when every movement counts.

For metropolitan nurses considering a regional move, one detail matters enormously: Parkes has onsite medical support 24 hours a day across the ED and ward. You can embrace the breadth and autonomy of rural emergency nursing without stepping away from direct medical backup. When presentations become complex or acuity escalates, the doctor is onsite. That gives you the reassurance to make the move and the clinical environment to keep extending your practice.

Parkes Health Service also has the infrastructure to support acute care, including medical imaging with CT, ultrasound and X-ray, pathology with point-of-care testing, an onsite helipad and after-hours emergency surgical cover. The wider service includes inpatient care, maternity, chemotherapy, surgery, ambulatory care, rehabilitation and palliative care, giving the ED an important role within a well-connected regional hospital.

The professional opportunity extends beyond the next shift.

Parkes has clinical nurse educators working across the ED and inpatient unit, with education embedded into the service rather than treated as an optional extra. Nurses are supported to build the evidence and experience required for progression, including opportunities to work toward personal regrading to Clinical Nurse Specialist Grade 1.

There are also pathways into education, quality improvement, research and leadership. CNS nurses can gain relieving management experience, and nurses interested in taking on greater responsibility can develop the skills required to coordinate care, contribute to service improvement and step into more senior roles over time.

That makes Parkes particularly attractive for an experienced clinician who wants the next move to count. You are not simply changing locations. You are building clinical range, deepening acute-care confidence and creating a platform for senior practice.

The team values communication, teamwork and flexibility. Patient advocacy is central to the way the department operates: recognising what a patient needs, speaking up when it matters and making sure the person behind the presentation does not get lost in the pace of an ED shift.

The practical details are good too. Parkes Hospital offers free onsite parking and a cafe, while inpatient rooms provide a contemporary environment with their own bathrooms and televisions. These details add up to a health service designed to work well for patients, families and staff.

A regional lifestyle with room to move. Parkes is a thriving Central West town with the services and opportunities of a regional centre, while still offering the ease, affordability and connection that make a country move worthwhile.

It is home to around 12,000 people and has a diverse local economy supported by mining, government, agriculture and scientific employers. Parkes is also known nationally for the CSIRO Parkes Radio Telescope — famously known as The Dish — and the Parkes Elvis Festival, which transforms the town each January.

For families, there are schools, sport, community groups and the space to build a life outside work. For clinicians moving from a metropolitan area, Parkes offers something increasingly difficult to find: professional momentum without the long commute, expensive parking and constant pressure of city living.

With a median house price around $470,000, Parkes remains an achievable option for nurses who want more space, greater affordability and a regional lifestyle without stepping away from meaningful clinical work.

Relocation support may also be available through the NSW Government’s Welcome Experience, a free service helping eligible essential workers and their families settle into regional NSW. Local Connectors can assist with practical support such as housing, childcare, partner employment and community connections.

If you want a regional ED role that builds real acute-care capability, gives you direct onsite medical support, and opens a practical pathway into senior clinical practice, Parkes is ready for you. Challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future. Join us!

To find out more about the role click to view the Position Description

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Helping you move to Western NSW

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partner work and community connections. Find out more at The Welcome Experience